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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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Do the NGK-R spark plugs already come gapped? Should i reduce the amount of gap on them? doesnt chiltons manual say somewhere around .039 - .042? I measured gap and it was like .045.. Should i reduce it or just install them at that gap? let me know
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 06:44 PM
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i dont think they come pre-gapped brand new,..even if they did you should still pre-gap them to spec,..any plugs that come pre-gapped should still be checked with and gapped with a spark plug gapper
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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Gap them what the manual says. They come pre-gapped but are usually wrong so gap them right with a plug gapper. h:
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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I check mine before I install them, I've always had them properly gapped right from the box?
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Originally posted by Andy
I check mine before I install them, I've always had them properly gapped right from the box?
me too. :wtf:
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by Andy
I check mine before I install them, I've always had them properly gapped right from the box?
same here.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 02:24 AM
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As long as you check the gap before you install them. If it isn't gapped right, fix it. Do not run a wider gap then the factory spec with a stock ignition system.

I don't have to gap my plugs, ever.
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